Travel Destination: South of France
October 4th, 2011 by Kimberly
I was lucky enough to take a year long sabbatical from work in 2010 (thanks Henry) to travel around South America and Western Europe. I am frequently asked, of all our travels what was our favorite place. While it’s hard to name just one somewhere that definitely made a lasting impression was the Cote D’Azur, or South of France. This is also a popular travel destination with many of our charter clients and it’s not hard to imagine why.
The Cote D’Azur airport is based right on the coastline in Nice and is in perfect proximity to all the best areas. While Nice is a large typical French city on the water, and Cannes, a smaller, more upscale version, the true gem lies on the coastal stretch between Nice and Monaco. The terrain in this area is far too rugged to build up with sky-high condominiums, the result being a string of small, quaint villages that haven’t changed much since the glamour of the 1920’s. The most exclusive of these villages is Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a peninsula covered with amazing homes and private beaches with world-class yachts.
The best time of the year to visit is June or September, when the crowds are minimal, the days are long and the crystal blue Mediterranean water temperature is perfect. The location is close enough to the infamous wine country of Provence and the Italian Riviera to make for some pretty amazing haute cuisine. For stunning views drive the coastal middle corniche (Princess Grace Highway) to EZE. A small, medieval village seemingly hanging from the cliffs. There are some fantastic hotels and private villas for accommodation.
Our Gulfstream IV or Challenger 601 can travel from San Diego to the Nice Airport in about 11-12 hours with just one stop. If you are interested in learning more please email me for pricing and availability at Kimberly@schubachaviaton.com
Our Challenger 601 on approach to Nice, Cote d’Azur
View from Eze
Welcome
September 6th, 2011 by Henry
I’d like to be the first to welcome you to our new website. It is intended to inform you about all of our products and services, help you to plan your travel, and give you access to information you can use to make the right choice in private aircraft. We hope you find it useful, and welcome any input and suggestions you may have that you feel may improve it. Everyone in the company is accessible through the website, so feel free to contact us either here or directly on the phone anytime.
This new site is where you’ll find all of the latest information on our fleet as well as new services available. For example, in September we’ll be adding another Hawker 800xp to our fleet of mid-size aircraft, which will make us one of the largest operators of this exceptional aircraft on the West Coast. In addition, we’ve recently added an immaculate Gulfstream G-IVSP, which not only offers global reach, but features on board Wi-Fi so you can stay in touch. The addition of this aircraft brings our intercontinental fleet up to three aircraft, each with its own unique advantage and appeal. There are additional newer aircraft ‘in the pipeline’ as we move to update our aircraft offerings, which we’ll be writing about in the coming weeks and months, all with an eye toward improving your travel experience.
Our new hangar & office facilities also enable us to provide a better experience for you, with spacious customer lounges and waiting areas, improved ramp-side service as well as conference and meeting facilities right here. In addition, this new facility is totally solar powered for a smaller environmental footprint.
In closing, everyone on the Schubach Aviation team would like to thank all of our customers for your support over the years. Next year will mark our 20th anniversary in the San Diego area, milestone that would not be possible without your support.
HRS
Selling Quality of Life
August 8th, 2011 by Kimberly
A few months ago I attended the NBAA Annual Leadership Conference. It was exciting to be surrounded by some of the top leaders in our industry, to converse with them and to learn form their vast and varied experience.
The keynote Speaker was a San Diego local that has personally utilized our services here at Schubach Aviation. In speaking to us aviation professionals he surmised that what we really provide is not just a mode of transportation but quality of life. Less time spent in lines, on layovers, delays, and indirect routing and more time to spend with your loved ones, being productive, or doing the things you enjoy. If your destination is in a rural location, flying private can typically get you to a much closer airport than taking the airlines, saving on sometimes hours of driving time. Not to mention that in today’s world, commercial airports can mean a somewhat stressful environment.
From a business standpoint you can visit more cities in one day and fly the direct route ideal for your schedule avoiding overnights and excess travel time. This also equals more quality time spent in the office.
It was fantastic to hear directly from a client what the value of our service means to him. While I’ve always understood the intangible worth we provide in terms of time saving, overall quality of life is admittedly not something I had given much thought. In our work-driven, western society, I think we sometimes don’t realize that it’s perfectly acceptable to want and to work for quality of life. Otherwise, what’s the point of all that hard work?
Schubach Aviation Granted Overflight Authority.
With the recent opening of US Customs at the Carlsbad Palomar Airport, Schubach Aviation has been granted overflight permits by the US Customs and Border Protection for it’s fleet of aircraft. Schubach’s valued customers can now enjoy the convenience of flying directly into Palomar Airport to clear customs as they return from international trips. Previously an additional customs stop was required before proceeding to Carlsbad.
Schubach has also been granted overflight permission for San Diego International, Palm Springs International, Long Beach and LAX.
For further details please call 760-929-0307.